Barack Obama and Rick Snyder are very different politicians, but in similar positions. One has gone on the offensive. It doesn’t seem to be on the other’s agenda. That, and other early portents, suggest an upcoming political year even nastier than the last.

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NatalieBurg

Natalie Burg has lived in six Michigan cities, but most recently put down stakes in Ann Arbor. Her book, “Swedish Lessons: A memoir of sects, love and indentured servitude” was released last year. She’s a little obsessed with trying new veggie- or fish-based twists on Eggs Benedict. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Natalie‘s contributions.

ConorDugan

Conor Dugan is an attorney with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP in Grand Rapids, where he lives with his wife and four children. The views expressed here are his own, including his equivocation on a favorite brunch dish: A tie between smoked salmon and waffles. He blogs on the Michigan appellate courts at One Court of Justice. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Conor‘s contributions.

KarenDumas

Karen Dumas is a PR/communications strategist and former chief of communications for the city of Detroit. A native Detroiter, she leads her own firm, Images & Ideas, Inc. She spends brunch hours with a cup of tea, planning the week ahead. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Karen‘s contributions.

LarryGabriel

Larry Gabriel is a freelance Detroit Metro Times contributor who was named Best Columnist by the Association for Alternative Newsmedia in 2012. He believes there is wisdom in blues lyrics and that the best brunch is poached salmon, scrambled eggs and avocado. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Larry‘s contributions.

JimHeynen

Jim Heynen has been a journalist, ghostwriter and organizational consultant for his own firm, RTM. He lives east of Pentwater inside the Manistee National Forest, off the grid and beyond postal delivery, linked to civilization via satellite dish. You’ll find him at brunch with coffee and a stack of sourdough pancakes. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Jim‘s contributions.

BrandonHubbard

Brandon Hubbard is a freelance reporter and former staff writer for the Petoskey News-Review. He served in the U.S. Army in Iraq from 2007-08, and will eat anything for brunch, as long as you are cooking. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Brandon‘s contributions.

RichardMcLellan

Richard D. McLellan is a Lansing lawyer and longtime political operative in state-government circles. His favorite brunch dish is eggs Benedict at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.Click here to read all of Richard‘s contributions.

RobinMiner-Swartz

Robin Miner-Swartz is the vice president of communications for the Capital Region Community Foundation. She’s a #lovelansing cheerleader and bleeding-green Spartan who never met a cup of Biggby coffee and a spinach and feta omelet she didn’t like. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Robin‘s contributions.

JeffreyPolet

Jeffrey Polet is a writer and professor in Holland, and sometimes writes at Front Porch Republic. A West Michigan native, he is married with three children. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Jeffrey‘s contributions.

RichRobinson

Rich Robinson is executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Rich‘s contributions.

Gabriel S.Sanchez

Gabriel S. Sanchez is a researcher and writer in Grand Rapids. His latest book, "The Principles and Practice of International Aviation Law," was just published by Cambridge University Press. For brunch, Gabriel is partial to a tall glass of tap water with no more than two ice cubes.Click here to read all of Gabriel‘s contributions.

JohnSchneider

John Schneider wrote a daily column for the Lansing State Journal for 24 years, and is the author of “Waiting for Home: the Richard Prangley Story” and the play “Voice Mail.” His favorite part of brunch is the bloody Mary, which doesn’t affect his motivation to blog daily. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of John‘s contributions.

HelenTaylor

Helen Taylor lives in Lansing, and is state director for The Nature Conservancy in Michigan and a Great Lakes Commissioner. Her favorite brunch dish is yogurt, fruit and nuts, although she’s been known to drive 75 miles for bacon. The views and assertions of guest columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Bridge or The Center for Michigan.Click here to read all of Helen‘s contributions.

DavidWorthams

David Worthams is policy director for the Michigan Bankers Association, and was 2012-14 chairman of the Republican party of Kalamazoo County. He occasionally blogs and prefers French toast with three syrups for brunch.Click here to read all of David‘s contributions.